<p style="display: inline !important;"><strong>Manager - Business Services / Agribusiness</strong></p><p><strong>Regional WA, Perth or Hybrid</strong></p><p>An established boutique accounting firm with a strong agricultural focus is seeking an experienced Manager to join its team.</p><p>This is a flexible opportunity suited to someone who enjoys autonomy, values client relationships and wants to work in a firm that understands the unique needs of agriculture, rural and regional businesses.</p><p>The role can be shaped around the right person and would suit either:</p><ul><li>an ambitious firm builder looking to grow a portfolio and work toward partnership, or</li><li>an independent senior accountant who prefers managing clients and technical work without the heavier staff management demands often found in larger firms.</li></ul><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>This role offers:</p><ul><li>A boutique agricultural | Regional - focused environment</li><li>Flexibility to work regionally, from the city, or in a hybrid arrangement</li><li>Control of your own client list</li><li>Exposure to a broad range of work across:</li><ul><li>Micro businesses</li><li>Small businesses</li><li>Large businesses</li><li>Individual tax returns</li><li>SMSFs</li></ul><li>Minimal graduate oversight, in a more traditional environment where you can focus on your own client work</li><li>A genuine pathway to partnership for the right person</li><li>Long-term potential to purchase a client list if an ownership pathway is of interest and the firm structure is not the preferred long-term fit</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>You will ideally bring:</p><ul><li>Solid experience in public practice / business services accounting</li><li>The ability to manage a portfolio with a high level of autonomy</li><li>Strong technical capability across tax, compliance and advisory</li><li>An interest in working with agribusiness, rural and regional clients</li></ul><p>This opportunity could suit someone who is:</p><ul><li>looking to build a long-term future and potentially step into partnership, or</li><li>seeking a more autonomous role focused on quality client service and lower-risk clients, without significant internal staff management responsibilities</li></ul><p><strong>Why Consider This Role?</strong></p><p>This is a rare chance to join a well-established boutique practice offering genuine flexibility, autonomy and long-term opportunity. The firm has a strong client base, deep sector knowledge and a relationship-driven approach to accounting and advisory services.</p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy.</a> Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/cmljaGFyZC5zaW5kZW4uNjk3NjcuMTA2NzVAcmhpYXVzLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<h1 id="financial-accountant--finance-analyst"><strong>Financial Accountant / Finance Analyst</strong></h1><p>Our client is seeking a detail-focused and commercially aware <strong>Financial Accountant / Finance Analyst</strong> to join their finance team. This is a broad role with a strong emphasis on <strong>financial accounting, statutory reporting, balance sheet control, audit support, and tax-related activity</strong>, while also partnering with operational leaders to improve financial understanding and performance.</p><p>The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong financial controls, and supporting compliance across the business. Alongside the technical accounting responsibilities, the role will also provide meaningful support to branch and regional leadership through management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis.</p><h2 id="key-responsibilities"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></h2><h3 id="financial-accounting-statutory-reporting--tax"><strong>Financial Accounting, Statutory Reporting & Tax</strong></h3><ul><li>Support the preparation of annual statutory accounts and ensure reporting is completed accurately and on time</li><li>Assist with tax-related processes and reporting requirements, working closely with internal teams and external advisors where required</li><li>Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, including IFRS and/or US GAAP</li><li>Support statutory, regulatory, and group reporting requirements</li><li>Assist with the preparation of year-end working papers and schedules for audit and annual accounts production</li><li>Partner with internal and external auditors to support audit delivery and timely resolution of queries</li><li>Help ensure compliance with financial policies, controls, and reporting requirements across the business</li></ul><h3 id="period-end-close--financial-control"><strong>Period-End Close & Financial Control</strong></h3><ul><li>Lead or support month-end and year-end close processes</li><li>Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations to ensure balance sheet integrity</li><li>Monitor accruals, prepayments, and other key accounting entries for accuracy and completeness</li><li>Maintain and enhance internal controls across finance processes</li><li>Support improvements in financial governance, documentation, and control frameworks</li></ul><h3 id="management-accounting--reporting"><strong>Management Accounting & Reporting</strong></h3><ul><li>Prepare monthly management accounts, including profit and loss and balance sheet reporting at branch and consolidated level</li><li>Perform variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior periods</li><li>Support annual budgeting and periodic reforecasting processes for selected branches</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, and month-end rhythms in partnership with Operations</li><li>Coordinate monthly financial performance reviews with Branch Managers and regional leadership</li></ul><h3 id="business-partnering"><strong>Business Partnering</strong></h3><ul><li>Build effective and trusted relationships with branch and regional managers</li><li>Support leaders in understanding financial performance, key cost drivers, and compliance responsibilities</li><li>Monitor branch spend, accrual accuracy, and cost trends</li><li>Provide clear financial insight to help improve operational and commercial performance</li><li>Act as a trusted finance contact for branches and leadership teams</li><li>Help raise finance awareness and capability across operational teams</li><li>Build strong working relationships across Operations, Finance, Contracts, Sales, Legal, and Procurement</li></ul><h3 id="process-improvement--systems"><strong>Process Improvement & Systems</strong></h3><ul><li>Identify and implement improvements in finance and business processes</li><li>Improve automation, documentation, and the efficiency of finance workflows</li><li>Support continuous improvement in reporting quality, financial control, and process consistency</li></ul><h2 id="about-you"><strong>About You</strong></h2><p>We are looking for a finance professional with strong technical accounting capability, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.</p><p>You will likely have:</p><ul><li>Experience in financial accounting, management accounting, and month-end close</li><li>Good knowledge of statutory reporting, audit support, and financial controls</li><li>Exposure to tax processes, compliance, or tax reporting support</li><li>Experience preparing balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, and journals</li><li>Understanding of accounting standards such as IFRS, AASB</li><li>Strong analytical skills and the ability to explain financial information clearly</li><li>Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting</li><li>A proactive approach to improving processes and controls</li><li>Strong Excel skills and experience using finance systems</li></ul><h2 id="why-join-us"><strong>Why Join Or Client ?</strong></h2><p>This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys combining <strong>technical financial accounting responsibilities</strong> with <strong>commercial exposure and stakeholder interaction</strong>. You will join a collaborative finance team in a role that offers breadth, visibility, and the chance to make a real impact on financial control, compliance, and business performance.</p><p><strong>To apply, please submit your CV today.</strong></p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy.</a> Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/cmljaGFyZC5zaW5kZW4uNTI3NzAuMTA2NzVAcmhpYXVzLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half is proud to be partnering with a valued client to recruit an Assistant Accountant to support the finance function across two growing business units.</p><p>This is a fantastic opportunity for an accounting professional looking for a broad, hands-on role with exposure to financial reporting, operational support, fixed assets, and process improvement. Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, you will work closely with finance, sales and operational teams to help maintain accurate financial records and deliver meaningful financial insights to the business.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Support customer and supplier administration, including onboarding, invoicing, purchase orders, and invoice processing</li><li>Support general ledger maintenance, journals, reconciliations, and month-end reporting</li><li>Assist with BAS preparation and compliance reporting</li><li>Help prepare monthly management reports, variance analysis, and ad hoc financial reporting</li><li>Maintain fixed asset registers, depreciation schedules, and finance-related records</li><li>Provide financial support to sales and operations, including job costing, pricing, and margin analysis</li><li>Maintain data integrity in Xero and contribute to process and system improvements</li><li>Assist with audit requirements and broader finance administration as needed</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul><li>A Degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance or Commerce</li><li>At least 2 years' experience in an accounting, assistant accountant or bookkeeping role</li><li>Team player who is happy to assist with more administrative and transactional finance tasks</li><li>Strong exposure to month-end reporting, reconciliations and general ledger maintenance</li><li>Sound knowledge of Australian GST and compliance requirements</li><li>Advanced Microsoft Excel skills</li></ul><p><strong>Personal Attributes</strong></p><ul><li>Detail-oriented, analytical and highly accurate</li><li>Organised and able to manage competing priorities</li><li>A strong communicator who can build relationships across finance, operations and sales</li><li>Commercially minded and proactive in identifying improvements</li><li>Professional, adaptable and calm under pressure</li><li>Comfortable working both independently and as part of a collaborative team</li></ul><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">How to apply:</span></strong></p><p>Interested in applying? We want to hear from you! Simply, send us your resume by clicking on the apply button below. Your application will be evaluated within 3 working days.</p><p><strong>Please note we will only get in touch with shortlisted applicants.</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>For further enquiries, please contact Jessica Shanks at Robert Half's Perth branch via email (<a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>).</p><p> </p><p>Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity, and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of categories protected under local law.</p><p>Learn more about our Perth recruitment services: https://www.roberthalf.com.au/recruitment-agency-perth</p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy.</a> Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SmVzc2ljYS5TaGFua3MuNjcyODkuMTA2NzVAcmhpYXVzLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>The Company</strong></p><p>Our client is a respected member-based organisation with a strong commitment to advocacy, representation and public impact. Driven by clear values and a people-first culture, the organisation plays an important role in protecting professional and industrial interests while championing outcomes that benefit the broader community.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced HR Business Partner to join the organisation in a key role supporting senior leadership and delivering both strategic and operational HR initiatives.</p><p>Working closely with the General Secretary, you will provide trusted HR advice across a broad range of people matters while also playing a lead role in an important HR systems uplift. A core focus of the position will be supporting the implementation of a new HRIS, helping to improve processes, reporting capability and overall people operations.</p><p>In addition, this role will play an important part in supporting the sourcing and permanent recruitment process for the position, ensuring a smooth transition and strong long-term appointment outcome.</p><p><strong>Key responsibilities will include:</strong></p><ul><li>Partnering with the General Secretary and leadership team on strategic and day-to-day HR matters</li><li>Supporting the implementation of a new HRIS, including process review, stakeholder engagement and change support</li><li>Providing advice across employee relations, performance, policy and workforce matters</li><li>Assisting with recruitment activity, including sourcing and coordination for the permanent appointment of the role</li><li>Contributing to broader people and culture initiatives that support organisational capability and employee experience</li><li>Helping drive best practice HR processes, compliance and continuous improvement</li></ul><p>This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys balancing strategic partnership with hands-on delivery, particularly in environments undergoing change and transformation.</p><p><strong>Your Profile</strong></p><p>You are an experienced HR professional with strong business partnering capability and a practical, solutions-focused approach. You are comfortable operating in a values-led environment and bring the credibility to work closely with senior stakeholders on both sensitive and high-impact people matters.</p><p><strong>You will ideally bring:</strong></p><ul><li>Proven experience in an HR Business Partner or senior generalist role</li><li>Demonstrated involvement in HRIS implementation or significant HR systems improvement projects</li><li>Experience supporting senior executives or leadership teams, ideally including complex stakeholder environments</li><li>Strong recruitment capability, including sourcing and supporting permanent hiring processes</li><li>Sound knowledge of employee relations, policy, performance management and general HR best practice</li><li>Excellent communication, judgement and relationship-building skills</li><li>A proactive and adaptable approach, with the ability to manage both strategic priorities and operational detail</li></ul><p>Candidates with experience in member-based, not-for-profit, education, advocacy or industrial relations environments will be highly regarded.</p><p> </p><p><em>Reference Number: (</em><em>60090-0013515655)</em></p><p><strong><em> </em></strong></p><p><strong>This is an</strong> <strong>on-site</strong> <strong>position.</strong><br /> </p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy</a>. Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/bWFkZGlzb24ubWF0dGhld3MuOTk1NjAuMTA2NzVAcmhpYXVzLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">